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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 17 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?
(a) Linden trees.
(b) Maple trees.
(c) Birch trees.
(d) Fir trees.

2. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?
(a) Dance during the festival season.
(b) Fetch water.
(c) Bathe in the stream.
(d) Pick wildflowers.

3. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?
(a) Werther views it as a testament to pure love and longing.
(b) Werther thinks it is a boring tale.
(c) Werther sees it as a shocking scandal.
(d) Werther considers it a lesson against immorality.

4. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?
(a) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.
(b) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(c) He believes he is being cheated.
(d) He opines that the situation will turn out well.

5. What is the name of one of the people Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Johann.
(b) Phillips.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Marcus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the main character find enjoyable about the area he has arrived at in the first letter?

2. What does the main character vow to do now that he is away?

3. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?

4. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?

5. Whom does Werther find in the square of the town Werther has come to love?

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